Left Radial Gutter Splint

This splint immobilizes finger metacarpal neck and shaft fractures on the hand s side ne.

Left radial gutter splint.

This video explains how to apply a radial gutter splint correctly. Insert a dry gauze or cotton material between the 2nd and 3rd fingers. Padded stays are malleable. Cut out a 3 or 4 inch splint material to the length necessary to immobilize the wrist and mcp joint.

Reversible can be used as a radial gutter splint. Bisect the splint longitudinally from the fingertips to the wrist. Use plaster that is 3 4 in. After counting the layers measure the plaster from the second.

Please note when used as a radial gutter splint please choose opposite hand. Maintain position until splint material has hardened and secure splint to arm e g. Splint runs from radial forearm to beyond dip of index finger with thumb free. Universal sizing specify right or left.

Ace wraps reassess distal pulse motor and sensation. This splint gets its name because these fingers are. Radial gutter splints are used for fractures and severe sprains to the second and third metacarpals and phalanges pointer and middle fingers. The radial gutter splint provides both volar and dorsal splint immobilization of these metacarpal injuries.